The Flight of the Phoenix (1965)
The Flight of the Phoenix is a 1965 adventure movie directed by Robert Aldrich, with a running time of 2h 22m. It stars James Stewart, Richard Attenborough and Peter Finch.
A cargo aircraft crashes in a sandstorm in the Sahara with less than a dozen men on board. One of the passengers is an airplane designer who comes up with the idea of ripping off the undamaged wing and using it as the basis for a replacement aircraft they need to build before their food and water run out.
Quick answers
What is The Flight of the Phoenix about?
A cargo aircraft crashes in a sandstorm in the Sahara with less than a dozen men on board. One of the passengers is an airplane designer who comes up with the idea of ripping off the undamaged wing and using it as the basis for a replacement aircraft they need to build before their food and water run out.
When was The Flight of the Phoenix released?
The Flight of the Phoenix was released on 15 December 1965.
How long is The Flight of the Phoenix?
The Flight of the Phoenix runs 2h 22m.
Who made The Flight of the Phoenix?
The Flight of the Phoenix was directed by Robert Aldrich.
Where can I watch The Flight of the Phoenix?
The Flight of the Phoenix is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Flight of the Phoenix
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- James Stewart as Frank Towns
- Richard Attenborough as Lew Moran
- Peter Finch as Captain Harris
- Hardy Krüger as Heinrich Dorfmann
- Ernest Borgnine as Trucker Cobb
- Ian Bannen as Crow
- Ronald Fraser as Sergeant Watson
- Christian Marquand as Dr. Renaud
- Dan Duryea as Standish
- George Kennedy as Bellamy
- Gabriele Tinti as Gabriel
- Alex Montoya as Carlos